Kathleen Gillen
Babylon,NY
Summary
Registered Nursing professional in Emergency Medicine with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Northwell Health-Syosset Hospital
Syosset, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Perform triage assessments and provide timely treatment, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Implement efficient workflows, reducing wait times and improving care quality.
- Contribute to process improvements, enhancing departmental efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Provide compassionate care to diverse patient populations in critical situations
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Northwell Health-South Shore University Hospital
Bay Shore, NY
04.2019 - 01.2024
- Acted as Charge Nurse in the absence of management, facilitating unit flow during admissions and discharges.
- Specialize in ESI Triage, managing critical cases in a Level II Trauma Center.
- Oversee care for multiple critical care patients, ensuring continuous and effective treatment.
- Precepted new nurses and colleagues for triage and charge duties, enhancing team capabilities.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary care providers to provide swift and effective care in a fast-paced environment.
REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Northwell Health-Cohen Children's Medical Center
Queens, NY
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced IV access efficiency for infants and children, improving medication administration
- Ensured rapid patient assessments, contributing to better patient outcomes
- Worked seamlessly with professionals to provide swift, effective care in a fast-paced environment
- Administer weight-based medications and treatments in a fast-paced environment safely
- Continuously reassess patients after medications or treatments to assess for effectiveness
- Educate patients/families on the administration of weight-based medications and treatments at home
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL/TELEMETRY UNIT
Northwell Health-South Shore University Hospital
Bay Shore, NY
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Expert in electrocardiogram (EKG) performance and interpretation
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Educated patients about their plan of care including diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, and pain management strategies
REGISTERED NURSE
Brookhaven Healthcare Facility
Patchogue, NY
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Subacute Rehabilitation
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY12.2024
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE - NURSING
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12.2017
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2016
Skills
- Prioritizing Patients
- Interpreting EKGs
- Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Triage
- Patient Assessments
- Intravenous Access
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Leadership
- Pediatric Resuscitation
- Infection Control
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE, 07/01/24, 07/01/27, New York State
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, 08/01/24, 08/01/26, American Heart Association
- ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT, 08/01/24, 08/01/26, American Heart Association
- PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, 11/01/23, 11/01/25, American Heart Association
- TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSE, 11/01/27, Emergency Nurses Association
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Northwell Health-Syosset Hospital
01.2024 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Northwell Health-Cohen Children's Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Northwell Health-South Shore University Hospital
04.2019 - 01.2024
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL/TELEMETRY UNIT
Northwell Health-South Shore University Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
Brookhaven Healthcare Facility
11.2016 - 08.2018
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE - NURSING
Adelphi University
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Suffolk County Community College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
SUNY Empire State College